More Than a Crown: Celebrating Bahamian Culture Through Pageantry 

Dreams became reality for two young contestants Friday night as they captured the coveted titles of Miss and Little Miss Independence, a signature event marking Bahamian Independence celebrations in North Abaco. Miss Island Jewel, 16-year-old Gianna Roker, was crowned Miss Independence, while her younger co-winner, 10-year-old Sunland Baptist Academy student Laila Dorsett, captured the title […]